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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
2
Marshal Brown files for divorce from May Brown claiming cruel and inhuman treatment after an October runaway broke his leg. He says they married September 8, 1906 and that she left him in November refusing to nurse him or live with him. He seeks a divorce on grounds of cruelty.
The Indianapolis Paint and Color Company closes a ten year lease on a five story brick building at 118 120 Chesapeake street adding 39 000 square feet of floor space plus its South Delaware street warehouse. It expands its glass department and will highlight window glass across branches. President Charles M. Malott and secretary treasurer John T. Godfrey express optimism while keeping general offices on Massachusetts avenue.
Dr Nathan P Carter treasurer of the Grand Central Traction company announces summer construction of a triangular electric system linking Terre Haute Indianapolis and Evansville. Surveys underway to select routes via Trafalgar Nashville Belmon Bedford Mitchell Orleans West Baden French Lick and Jasper to Evansville with lines from Terre Haute to Bloomington area.
Indianapolis veterans protest a postcard showing two drunken wanderers viewing a distorted image of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. They argue the depiction desecrates the monument and violates state statutes shielding such imagery from reproduction, threatening legal action.
Fragmentary legal notice discusses penalties for offenses tied to visual materials and representations. It mentions commissions, state authorities, and a penalty figure possibly ten dollars. The readable phrases imply restrictions on depicting or possessing certain images or models and penalties for violations.
Juelis AK by attorney John HH Underwood files suit against William F Sears of Lawrence and Charles A Sears of county for 5000 damages, alleging a 1900 deed of the east half of the northwest quarter of section 23 township 2 west was given in return for care and burial, with breach cited since 1902. Separate items note Vandalia railroad employment practices, liquor license suits in Indiana, Mystic Shriners initiation, and multiple railroad livestock act prosecutions with fines up to 500 per case.
A birthday surprise for Mrs. Julia Wiciheiser unfolds with guests including Dr. J Duncan and Mrs. E.R. Edwards, while Calvin Perry pleads guilty in Anderson city court to drawing a revolver during a seance dispute with J C Hinderer. The day also notes coal mine transactions in Sullivan County and road route findings near New Albany, Indiana.
A Friday evening home surprise honored Mr George C Kimbrell on his 6th birthday with a crowd, music by Dan Parham and others, a speech by James Stevens, and refreshments. Attendees included the Kimbrell family and many neighbors, who wished him many more happy birthdays.
Police court records show toe fayluy fined $1 plus costs by Mayor Fillion for assault and battery on John Higgins. Paid. A surety of peace suit against Denver Mosier by his wife Della was dismissed in Justice Iseminger's Court due to nonappearance of the prosecuting witness.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Roscoe Lake on an unnamed date. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Harry Gaines of West 21st street on an unspecified Monday.
Government funding opens new lines of the Chicago & North Western Ry in South Dakota for free settlement. Special low rate tickets from Chicago are on sale the first and third Tuesday each month with corresponding western travel opportunities. For booklets and maps, write to Chicago and North Western Ry advertising departments.
A new Bloomington city ordinance licenses slot machines and takes effect today. All machines that fail to pay full value are banned and a license is required for so called sure shot machines. Police will maintain a complete record of all machines operated in the city.
Otty Gresham of North O street had his right foot amputated Wednesday at City Hospital. Surgeons Dr. Shrum and Dr. Parkheiser performed the operation to remove an infected foot that threatened his general health.
Police fined a young man and a young woman on Monday for loitering in schoolhouse parks and other public places. The mayor imposed the penalties as part of the enforcement effort.
Mrs Hester A Pierce Mrs Ella Bangerd Miss Agnes Bangerd Miss Ruth Bangerd Miss Nellie Pratt and Mrs A A Moore departed this forenoon by the B and O S W for Los Angeles California.
Family thanks neighbors and friends for support after the death of wife and mother Michael Hbiter and children.
Postmaster advertises letters dated week ending March 13 1907 listing recipients including Mrs Shot Bowden Sallie Hart Miss Sallie Palmer Mrs Charley Mrong and Robert Owen among others. Officials urge addressees to say advertised when claiming letters at the desk of the Midland City post office.
Rev Wo Williams of Bloomington is named in a sensational suit for damages filed in Monroe Circuit Court by Laura Jackson of Owen County. She alleges that last November she was kissed hugged and assaulted by him, seeking 1000 dollars for loss of honor and social standing and other injuries. Williams is a Church of Christ minister with no current charge but conducts services in Monroe and Owen counties. He has long lived in Bloomington and is regarded as a respected minister and citizen.
Tuesday afternoon Newland Day of Leatherwood near the church rode to town in a buggy when a frightened mare kicked the vehicle into kindling wood about three miles east of town. Day was thrown from the buggy and sustained a fracture in the back of his left hand. the horse escaped unharmed.
Two Deputy Fish Commissioners from Indianapolis Fred A Henke and Lawrence R Oliver arrived in Lawrence county Tuesday and began prosecuting violators. Robert Craig of Indian Creek township paid 323 in Justice Owens Court for possessing a dip net found in his mill, while Earl Mount of the City Waterworks Pumping Station paid 34.50 in fines and costs for a fish trap possession. The deputies warned of more cases to come as they conduct a county wide cleanup of fish and game law violators before leaving.
Notice announces Nancy J. Rainbolt administratrix of Marcus A. Rainbolt deceased will sell entire stock of watches jewelry optical goods show cases and fixtures at retail from the former business on the North side of Bedford Public Square until all stock is disposed of. Sale runs by court order. come early for bargains.
The biggest Irish potato seen in this region is exhibited at Stipp & Hellger's grocery store. It measures 10 inches long and 5 inches wide with circumferences of 124 and 214 inches. It weighed about 3 pounds when dug and has lost half a pound. it was raised in Live Oak County, Texas.
An administrator is appointed in a probate matter dated April 2 1907. The notice identifies the appointment of the administratrix and provides relevant legal actions and deadlines for interested parties.
The Administratrix of the estate of John N. Pierce, deceased, of Lawrence County Indiana, will hold a public sale at the deceased’s residence in Indian Creek township two miles NW of Fayetteville on Tuesday May 14 1907. Items include cattle farming tools a organ and more with terms cash for under five dollars and nine months credit for larger sums. Mary J. Pierce Administratrix.
Police officer Charlie Moore investigated a reported gypsy camp in the North End early this morning. He found about 20 women and children with two wagons and a dozen horses and escorted them from town toward Oolitic and Bloomington after checking for stolen property.
Wednesday Frank O. Stannard sold the Joseph S. Roberts farm of 263 acres, three miles northeast of Springville, to E. W. Finch of Monon for $7,000 cash. He then sold the Frank Armstrong farm of 2924 acres in the same area to Joseph S. Roberts for $6,000.
Oscar Fisher died Wednesday at 1 30 PM at home near Coxton from a cerebral hemorrhage aged 70. Elizabeth Lawson died Wednesday afternoon at home between 12th and 13th streets aged 50. funeral Friday at 2 PM with burial at Green Hill. Michael Stipp died Tuesday morning at age 70 after illness. funeral Tuesday at 10 AM at his residence six miles north with burial at Pleasant Run churchyard.
Notice is given to Laure Middleton, a nonresident of Indiana, that a divorce action has been filed in the Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford. She must appear on the twenty fourth day of the next term, or the case will be heard in her absence. Dated March 25, 1907. Boone Leonard, Clerk.
Public auction scheduled for May 4 1907 at Bedford courthouse to sell rents and profits for up to seven years of the north half of the southeast quarter section 33 town 5 north range 2 west with a portion carved out. If insufficient funds the fee simple may be offered. Obey Lamb property in suit of Epsie George administratrix. Sheriff Thomas W Box Lawrence County. Lodiana. April 11 1897. Alexander Harris attorneys for plaintiff.
Mrs. Mayer finds a missing diamond from her daughter’s ring in an old wardrobe secreted by a handkerchief. Dale the jeweler values the gem at 165 to 200 dollars in current setting. Also notes a forthcoming marriage of James Cadden to Miss Mary Faulk in Louisville on April 16, 1907.
Mayor Busse becomes the Windy City’s first Republican mayor in a decade and inaugurates a four year term with new department heads. Evelyn Thaw testifies at her husband’s trial, reportedly supported by letters from Stanford White. Mexico earthquake kills many with towns ruined. Witnesses cite Cockrill’s dying words in a Kentucky murder case. Immigration to the United States rises in the six months to March, with Russia migrants up sharply.
Lawrence County Indiana sheriff Thomas W. Box offers rents and profits from seven year life estates of Francis M Kern and Susan Dern in land described as the SE quarter of Section 10 and SW quarter of Section 11 Township 6 North Range 2 West with easterly parcels excepted. If rents cannot cover the debt the sale includes the entire life estates. Sale date May 11 1907 at Bedford Court House south door. Borere & Borere attorneys.
Not Dead Tam leaves town but will be found at new headquarters 13th and T street making Denniston's Best on Earth sealing wax and bluing. Do not be deceived by cheap wax or bluing claiming to equal Denniston's. It will be available at all first class dealers for sale, better than ever.
The Lawrence Circuit Court warns defendants Mattie J Cayse Eugene F Cayse Nannie J Kinsey Jesse L Kinsey Thomas K Kinsey and others unknown to appear by May 21 1907 to answer or demur in a mortgage foreclosure case filed by Union National Savings and Loan Association. Clerk Boone Leonard signs the notice dated March 27 1907 with Brooks & Brooks as attorneys.
William R. Tuggle applies to Lawrence County Commissioners for a license to sell vinous and spiritous liquors in a first floor front room of a two story brick building on the north thirty feet of lot 19 in Town View City Bedford. The room fronts T Street and is owned by W R Tuggle. Hearing set for May 1907.
State of Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Circuit Court May term action to quiet title to real estate. Defendants not residents must appear on the judicial day of May term at Bedford Court House and answer or demur or the bill will be heard in their absence. Boone Leonard clerk seal dated April 1907.
Complaint filed by William P. Wor against Asa Veatch and multiple unknown heirs and devisees. Court summons to appear by May 26, 1007 at Bedford Court House. default judgment if ignored. Clerk Leonard seals the document.
State of Indiana Lawrence County case involves William H. Burton versus Joseph Kurtzeman and Bedford Blue Stone Company. The plaintiff alleges the company, a state corporate, owns property in Indiana but has no officers or employees there. Defendants are summoned to appear May 8, 1907, to answer or demur in Bedford court. otherwise the suit will be heard in their absence. Dated March 20, 1907, signed Boone Leonard.
The complaint filed by Irena Barnett against Charlie Barnett in Lawrence Circuit Court May Term 1937 states Charlie Barnett is not a resident of Indiana. He is required to appear on the first day of the May term at Bedford Court House to answer the complaint. otherwise the case will be heard in his absence.
Plaintiff via W E Clark files a complaint for aquit title on real estate in Lawrence County Indiana. Defendants Irwin Lowrey and heirs of deceased Lowreys are nonresidents, must appear May 1907 at Bedford Court House or risk default. Clerk Boone Leonard signs. Attorney W E Clark represents the plaintiff.
Lawrence County Indiana notice from the Lawrence Circuit Court May Term 1907 by Martin & Martin for quiet title on real estate. Plaintiffs allege nonresidents include George W Cochran Martha Cochran Ruth Miller Diana Murray Elizabeth Murray Raymond Murray Benjamin Sheeks Mary Moore James Moore John Bass Elizabeth Bass Edgar Sheeks Sophia Sheeks Albert Marley H Grant Marley Florence Brown and spouses. Complainant seeks legal action with two attorneys listed, date set for next term and response required. Clerk Boone Leonard signs the document.
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